POSTING NO. 20-96 – CASUAL BUS DRIVERS

We are inviting applications for the position of Casual Bus Driver to be employed on an “ON-CALL AS REQUIRED” basis to relieve bus drivers who may be absent as a result of sickness or any other reason, while school is in session, effective as early as possible after the posting and recruitment process. 

Required Qualifications:

1. Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in bus or commercial driving;

2. Possess a current valid BC Drivers’ License, Class 2, with airbrake endorsement;

3. Be physically capable to perform ALL facets of bus driving;

4. Have a clear understanding of bus driving functions, procedures and equipment;

5. Must have the ability to read and write English;

6. Grade 12 graduation preferred.

    

   Duties will include but are not necessarily limited to:

1. Carries out all aspects of bus driving work;

2. Provides a suitable safe environment for students on the bus;

3. Practices good driving habits and defensive driving;

4. Maintains a satisfactory relationship with school administration, parents, staff and students;

5. Ensures their vehicle is maintained in a safe condition;

6. Works from oral and/or written instruction and to established procedures;

7. Cleaning of and minor maintenance of buses; and

8. Assists skilled mechanics and completes general related duties.

    

   Applicants will be required to successfully complete a School District 72 school bus driving test as a condition of employment and may also be required to submit a certificate of medical fitness.

    

   Only applications with the following documentation will be considered:

1. School District 72 Application For Employment - Non-Teaching, available on our website at www.sd72.bc.ca;

   (resumes may also be attached to the application)

2. Covering letter indicating why you are seeking this position;

3. Three professional references;

4. A copy of a valid BC Drivers’ License, Class 2, with airbrake endorsement;

5. A current Driver’s Abstract.

    

   The rate of pay for this position is $27.80 per hour, in accordance with the current Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 723.

    

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those applicants selected for further discussion will be contacted or acknowledged.  The successful candidate(s) will be required to complete a criminal record check.